Military Bases Can Now Take Out Drones That Are Deemed 'Threats'

It's illegal to fly most drones above quite a few U.S. military bases, but a new Pentagon policy takes that a step further: The military can now shoot down or seize drones that get too close.

The policy is classified. A military spokesperson said the order went out in July and that it details what over 130 bases should do when drones enter their airspace.

Officials say the policy was a response to the surging popularity of drones. The Federal Aviation Administration, which worked on the ruling, estimates consumers and businesses will buy and fly at least 7 million drones by 2020. And currently, civilians don't need to register their drones with the U.S. government.